The Lowdown

Name: The Lowdown
Address: 38 Bedford St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC2E 9EN
Telephone: 07810 063188
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (73)

£25 and under

Bistro

38 Bedford St, London, Greater London WC2E 9EN

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Charming

THE LOWDOWN IS NESTLED IN THE VIBRANT BEATING HEART OF COVENT GARDEN
By day it is the perfect destination to meet for coffee and brunch and by night it transforms into an elegant atmospheric 70s cocktail lounge and bistro.

The peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere draws a crowd by day and night making it a go to destination for those who live, work and play nearby.

Whether your stopping by for brunch, an evening meal or drinks this will become your favourite hidden gem in Covent Garden.

Daily changing cocktail menu in the evenings, and all wines served by the glass all day long.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
07810 063188
Website
http://www.thelowdowncoventgarden.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
38 Bedford St, London, Greater London WC2E 9EN
Neighborhood
Trafalgar Square
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

TheLowdown X Junsei
£30.00 per person
Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Join us at TheLowdown, for a bar guest shift event where Junsei meets TheLowdown! Expect a night full of music, creative cocktails, and unbeatable vibes. This exclusive collaboration brings together the best of both worlds, promising an unforgettable evening you won’t want to miss. What to Expect Collaborated Cocktails -Giedrius From TheLowdown and Rizwan From Junsei 🍶 Cocktails with Japanese inspiration – shochu, yuzu, miso, sansho, matcha, ume & more 🌶️ Flavour-forward serves with bold, fruity, earthy, and spiced profiles 🕯️ A moody, intimate atmosphere at The Lowdown, reimagined for three nights only 🎵 Ambient beats and a few surprises behind the bar Live DJs, Collaborating drinks, and energy that lasts all night✨ Mark your calendars now and get ready to vibe with us!

What 73 people are saying

The Lowdown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

73 Reviews

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Ron
Dallas - Fort Worth29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy coming to this place for the kimchi toastie. I live in America but frequently come to London for work. It’s safe to say I travel 5000 miles for this sandwich! I’m presently not drinking alcohol so I tried their alcohol free gin gimlet for the first time and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious and smooth it was as well!
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Joanna
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service was lovely but it was quite a dark atmosphere for brunch vibes, would love it was a big lighter for day time as it felt quite evening bar type deal.
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Hannah
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, great location and easy to find. We had a table at the back in a little cove and honestly it was brilliant. I had the Hong Kong iced tea and a potato and chive waffle, it was very good! Would highly reccomend a visit to this place! The pastries also looked delicious! 😋
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Christina
Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool place for pre theatre brunch. Great, interesting food - had potato waffle which was amazing. Friendly staff. Very chilled atmosphere. Cozy. Good music in the background. Would definitely go back and would love to go in the evening for cocktails. A real little treasure. So glad to have found it.
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Nicole VIP
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice, delicious food, great service, good atmosphere. Ticked all the boxes
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Zoey
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cute brunch/drinks place - food was great and service was good too
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Jennifer
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved the vibe in lowdown. Especially the 80’s style Christmas decorations. Food was delicious and filling and good quality, tasty coffee. Can’t wait to go back xx
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Andrew VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Decent brunch and good coffee. A bit disappointed to be rushed from our table after an hour (party of 4)
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Catriona
London1 review
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good, welcoming and relaxed service. Food freshly prepared and delicious. It has become a regular go to for brunch before heading to the opera house.
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Ron
Dallas - Fort Worth29 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming to this place whenever I am in London. There is a cool vibe, and their cocktails are unique and creative. You go down into the basement and it feels very mid century. They had a great holiday menu of drinks and we all enjoyed Gingerbread Martinis
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FAQs

The Lowdown is rated 4.4 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

38 Bedford St, London, Greater London WC2E 9EN

Additional information

Neighborhood
Trafalgar Square
Hours of operation
Mon 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.thelowdowncoventgarden.com/
Phone number
07810 063188

The Lowdown

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About this restaurant

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TheLowdown X Junsei

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What 73 people are saying

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